Girl's Dress

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Margaret Jacks (British)

Clothing MakerMade by Unknown

Dateabout 1870-1875

MediumHand-stitched cotton and linen, with shell buttons

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width across shoulders): 21 3/4 x 10in. (55.2 x 25.4cm)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineGift of Miss Isabel Anderson

Object number1981.104.3

DescriptionGirl's dress of white cotton printed with red and chartreuse oval dots. The neckline is wide; the edge is piped. The bodice front is pleated into the neckline and into the 1 1/2-inch-wide waistband. The short sleeves are gathered into the piped armscye and into a narrow self-fabric binding, which is also piped. The lining is shorter than the sleeves, causing them to puff. The full skirt is gathered around the waist. Two 1 1/2-inch-deep tucks decorate the bottom of the skirt. The center back opening extends 13 1/2 inches and fastens with six mismatched shell buttons. The bodice is lined with plain linen. The sleeve openings are edged with narrow eyelet embroidery, worked in triangular points.

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